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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
6
The Agriculture Department final crop estimates indicate a 60 million bushel drop in corn and a 32 million bushel rise in wheat from November. Increases are shown for wheat, oats, potatoes, hay, and cotton, with detailed year comparison against the 1910-14 average across major crops.
Three versions of a bare note to allies will be hashed to avoid duplication. Officials may translate and compare texts at the department or have ambassadors in Berlin Vienna and Constantinople forward originals for transmission. Switzerland’s handling of Germany’s note to Italy is noted as a point of interest.
Palmyra residents report Charles Habig’s home north of the fair grounds sustained fire damage Thursday noon with the kitchen roof burned. Guests Mrs. Scott Cunningham and baby from Sedalia stay with her parents. Other items note visiting Briton Vernon Nash at Oxford, Red Cross work in France, and the upcoming button factory plant installation and Burlington switch decision.
W G Curtis of Detroit, head of a casualty insurer, attacked compulsory health insurance for wage earners at the Association of Life Insurance Presidents meeting. He warned it would tax $5 to save $1, drop 3.35 million workers due to age or health, employ 250000 politicians, create a $150 million fund politically controlled, let a few physicians dominate industrial practice, and push socialism and class lines.
William C. Nixon president of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad died in St Louis at 6 pm on Friday. He had led the railroad during its recent reorganization and receivership, previously serving as vice president in charge of operation. Born in Earlville Illinois 68 years ago, Nixon started as a bridge carpenter at 17 and became vice president and general manager in 1908.
T. J. Norrell V P Bank of Cottonwood Texas reports relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He lists kidney trouble symptoms including ache pain soreness stiffness backache rheumatism and sleep disturbing bladder disorders, noting the pills cast out poisons and purify the blood. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. ad.
Obituary notes from Green City Missouri dated December 16 recount the deaths of Pearl Moore at 36 from stomach cancer, Frederick Price at 93 with Civil War service, and his wife dies of pneumonia aged 77. The column lists Moore’s survivors, lodges, and funeral plans at the Methodist church with lodge involvement, plus other local society notes and recent visits, cattle shipment to Chicago, a successful church bazaar, and community movements.
Lewis O Keefe, 22, jailed for taking goods from a box car at East Hannibal last August, sentenced to the reform school at Pontias. James M Harris named black man over four western Illinois counties for International Harvester, with Pika county included and Quincy as HQ. Eislen Shriver and Mrs George Weaver back from Chicago. Mrs Robert O Ponnell of Springfield visiting her mother Mrs George Hansen. Harry Halpin travels for a paint firm and plans to stay home for holidays. Leola Gleckler of Fish Hook visiting grandmother. Lois Weaver departs for Dillon Mont after visiting parents. Vannatta of Bairfield to visit family this week. George Fuller and daughter Miss Emma in Springfield for a friend’s death. Maud Brenner dies. Carl Brenner and family hosting.
Augusta plans a community Christmas tree with a program arranged for Friday evening December 22. Local residents James Holden, SW Venables, Mrs. Bertha Pips, Mrs. Walter Metcalf and Clyde K Moore with Lela Mo Tarr were noted in social and business activities around Augu sta. A wedding trip followed a ceremony for Mr and Mrs Collins of Plymouth, and Mrs Meyers was called to Sterling regarding her brother’s death.
Griggsville Illinois report notes Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stone visiting in Quincy to see their daughter Mrs. Wil McAllister. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Phillips. Merchants report good business at the Bonster Day sale. Methodist Sunday school plans a fine event.
A vintage dental ad extols Dr. King’s New Discovery as a soothing remedy for coughs and colds. It emphasizes pine balsams and mild laxatives, claiming relief for winter colds croup grippe and bronchial infections. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
Mrs Dave Lawless and family were called to Quincy by the death of her father J B Murphy. Mrs John Galiff of Carthage and daughter Rowena are guests of Dr and Mrs Farewell. News from Bowen says Harry Artz of Augusta in Taylorville hospital had his hand amputated and a leg in serious condition, fears of lifelong disability. Parker Worrell and wife invite them to a garden wedding anniversary on Wednesday Dec 20. Mrs Mamel Hinthorn of Baylig visited Mrs Mills. Mr and Mrs McKee of Lafayette, Ind returned home after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Thomas Sutton. Hannah Carlin and George Nashs have moved to the Merchants hotel for the winter. Little Irene Hough broke her arm at school. second time same limb.
Major General Pershing commended aeroplanes for reconnaissance during field maneuvers in Mexico. Aircraft aided locating artillery and infantry positions while motor trucks moved troops to threatened fords on Casas Grandes river as both aviators logged four hours aloft under challenging air conditions.
Berlin special report notes Germany adopts a uniform air brake for freight trains. The system allows operation by the engineer alone, eliminating much of the need for brakemen. Austro-Hungarian and non-Prussian German railways sent representatives to observe the final tests.
Special dispatch notes multiple time zones in Saloniki and nearby railways, with lines set to Vienna, Constantinople, and local Turkish moon-based time, plus separate Sabbaths for Muslims Jews and Christians. A satirical line jokes about thirst and policy on truth.
Backache gone with St Jacobs Oil ad promising quick, near instant relief from lumbago stiffness and pain. Claims harmless back cure that won’t burn skin, urging readers to buy a small bottle from their druggist for lasting relief.
A Geneva chemist and shell expert who gathered unexploded and exploded shells from the French German front states American shells, especially high explosive ones, are superior in several aspects. He notes German shells have fallen in quality over the past year due to inferior steel and pig iron. He praises English and French shells as normal quality, with particular commendation for their high explosive payload.
A reader quips about the notion of purchasing an airplane, noting that thinking about it costs nothing and may prompt consideration without commitment. The remark plays on the idea of impulse versus decision in personal finance.
A lighthearted quip notes that typical female wills face many codicils. The remark plays on legal jargon and gendered stereotypes of the era, suggesting complexity rather than precision.
Washington news reports a House post office committee favorably reported a Randall measure to bar liquor advertising and correspondence by mail to all except licensed dealers. Penalties include fines and up to five years in prison, with mailing or destination as punishment. The measure aligns with dry territory aims and accompanies Senate debate on the Shepard bill for capital prohibition, with votes expected today.
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